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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 16, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 16, 2003
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  • From the Aryan Nation to the X Files

    Urban legends and conspiracy theories aren't just a bunch of bunk. Even the most outlandish tale can tell us something about our society.

Philharmonic Transitions?

Robin Pogrebin, cultural reporter for the New York Times, and Eric Latzky, director of public relations for the New York Philharmonic, on the fate of the merger between the New York Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall

Development Duel

Tom McGeveran, reporter for the New York Observer, on the WTC site developer and architect battle over plans

University Challenge

New Jersey state senator John Bennett (R-District 12) and Michael Meyers, executive director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition, on a planned pro-Palestinian forum at Rutgers University

From Oliver Stone to the Masons

Mark Fenster, assistant professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and author of Conspiracy Theories: Secrecy and Power in American Culture (University of Minnesota Press, 2001), places conspiracy theories in American life

X and Y

Simon Baron-Cohen, author of The Essential Difference: The Truth about the Male and Female Brain (Perseus, 2003), on the link between maleness and autism

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

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Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.